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Monday, June 30, 2014

We're thrilled to welcome Guest Designer and May Challenge Winner Anna Rogalska to the blog today!

Hi Everyone! I'm Anna Rogalska. I live in Poland. I am a landscape architect, scrapbooker and in my spare time I am a keen runner. I've been scrapbooking for nearly 6 years. My scrapping style is a little bit of everything, romantic, a little shabby and mixed media. I love to try new techniques!I make layouts, cards, tags and altered items. I am definitely a flower addict! I absolutely love flowers, chipboard, stencils and paints which are usually incorporated in most of my layouts.You can find me here: annar-mojepasje.blogspot.com

I'd like to share with you a project I made for the June Favorite Movie/TV Show Challenge. Pride and Prejudice with handsome Matthew Macfadyen and the radiant Keira Knightley is my favorite movie. This film is one of the most beautiful films of all times. I loved it since the first time I saw it and now it's stuck in my mind. The cinematography was breathtaking and the whole movie made me feel as if I was there.

The papers I used are from the 7 Dots Studio Nature Walk and Kaisercraft 75 Cents lines.

I've made my background using stencils, stamps and different mediums.

I added a lot of flowers.

The theme this month is: Favorite Movie or TV Show and the challenge is: Multiple Photos
Your project must be centered around your favorite movie or TV show and
must consist of more than one photo. You can use the same photo twice or
use different photos--the choice is yours. If you just can't pick one
movie or TV show--then feel free to center your project on your favorite
actor or actress, this counts as well.

Gauche Alchemy is for those that create outside of the box, those that create inside of the box and those that tear the box a new one…Discover the secret that every great altered artist,
scrapbooker, cardmaker, memory-keeper and mixed media artist knows.
Whether you are new to the process or have already discovered the joy
and flexibility inherent in a varied stash of inspiring supplies, Gauche
Alchemy is here to feed your art and soul – a friendly push from your
personal muse!Gauche Alchemy specializes
in kits filled to the brim with fabulous finds and artistic goodness.
If your addiction is vintage ephemera, found objects, beautiful fabric,
trendy paper or unique embellishments, we’re here to enable you – oh
yeah! Our kits are designed to make you laugh, question social
convention and remind us of our past (the good, the bad, the whimsical –
even the downright kitschy).Each kit is designed to jostle your creativity with unique
tidbits, coordinated colors and delicious textures. If you are
unaccustomed to working with our unique offerings, GOOD! Our goal is to
encourage different ways of thinking about the art that is all around
us. We are big fans of "upcycling" and hope to encourage others to join
us on our path to "recycle, reuse, repurpose!"

We are a team of creative women who cannot image their world without
paper, glue and the creative process. Scrapbooking is our passion and we
love to share our passion with other scrapbookers. For this reason, 7
Dots Studio exists. The quality of our products is our top priority. Our
collections are made from thick (250gsm), acid-free, lignin-free,
archival scrapbooking paper. We also offer high quality cardstock
stickers.

Kay's Kreative Korner was opened in 2009. It began simply as a way of
sharing a few of my handmade items. I opened my shop with a couple of
hand stamped cards, butterflies & a few pre-made scrapbook pages.
Within a year, I stopped making cards and decided to concentrate on
specific embellishments--I went with the butterfly. I've always admired
the butterfly & what it symbolizes. Change, transformation, a new
start, beginnings...with this concept I started making scrapbook
embellishments based on existing butterflies from all around the world
as well as butterflies that I have designed myself. Each butterfly is
hand cut & carefully assembled by me.

Within a few months I
started to add transparent 'Glass' butterflies which are clear in nature
but add a very bold & unique touch to any crafty project. My latest
creations are the 'Rose' butterfly collection which are butterflies
with roses on their wings & the 'Message on Wings' butterfly
collection with sentiments printed on their wings that can be
personalized.

In addition to the butterflies I specialize in
vines & beaded flowers. Each item is handmade with much TLC and
careful precision. My greatest reward is seeing how others use my
embellishments on their own projects & pages or to decorate a
special occasion.

A special thanks to Gauche Alchemy, Scrapiniec Die-Cut Chipboard and
Viva Las VegaStamps! for sponsoring the Berry71Bleu Design Team this
month!

Scrapiniec is the first Polish manufacturer of laser die-cut
chipboard products for use in scrapbooking. They satisfy even the most
unusual individual orders and are characterized by reliability, high
quality and friendly customer service.

Viva Las VegaStamps! has the world's largest collection of rubber
stamps under any roof in our Las Vegas Retail Store. We manufacture and
sell over 19,000 different images throughout the world to retail
customers as well as retail stores. We also sell our unique Miracle Tape
in six sizes as well as sheets. Check out our Steampunk Images and our
new releases each month. We have stamps from other companies, a Bargain
Basement with reductions up to 75 percent off and Dollar Deals!

Please
note that if the winner(s) of this challenge are international they
will be responsible for shipping costs. Make sure you follow our CHALLENGE RULES.

Thank you and we hope to see your beautiful creations this month!
We appreciate each and every challenge entry and share the designs that catch our eye on our facebook page and Pinterest Boards. Look for your work there!

Friday, June 27, 2014

Mandy here sharing my design team project based on the super fun challenge hosted by Kay~

I was undecided which movie I wanted to go with but my top two are "The Notebook" and "The Horse Whisperer".....both romantic drama's. I decided to go with "The Notebook".....I can't watch either movie without shedding some tears....It doesn't matter how many times I watch them....hehe

I decided to create a mixed media canvas filled with many textures and details~

The photo copies are printed from my ink jet printer....I used craft paper behind both photo's and raised them off of the canvas.....I made sure I didn't get any water/misting/paint on the photo images...

I used two different photo images from the movie and I wanted to go with one larger than the other....

I added some sponsored goodies from the Gauche Alchemy kit~ (punchinella and vintage envelope/papers)

Your project must be centered around your favorite movie or TV show & must consist of more than one photo. You can use the same photo twice or use different photos--the choice is yours. If you just can't pick one movie or TV show--then feel free to center your project on your favorite actor or actress, this counts as well.

Television has evolved greatly since it was first introduced as has the movies. We've come a long way from the silent films of the 1920's. Some may say that we've gone a bit overboard with the amount of computer animation & technology that composes many of the action films of today. However, whether you prefer the modern day film or a classic black & white movie--we all have our faves.

Sitcoms and/or TV shows have become part of our everyday day lives. From 'I Love Lucy' to 'Three's Company' to 'The Walking Dead'--there are countless of TV shows with a variety ofthemes & let's not forget all those countless reality shows. 'I Wanna Marry Prince Harry' comes to mind as a recent reality show that makes me wanna pick up a good ol' fashioned book! But that will be a theme for another challenge! :-)

I'm looking forward to seeing all of your favorite movies/TV Shows, actors or actresses! I hope you will all have fun with this challenge.

Now onto the prizes for this month. There are some fabulous ones up for grabs, amongst them a voucher from Kay's Etsy shop--just remember, you gotta be in it to win it!First Prize:

Gauche Alchemy is for those that create outside of the box, those that create inside of the box and those that tear the box a new one…

Discover the secret that every great altered artist, scrapbooker, cardmaker, memory-keeper and mixed media artist knows. Whether you are new to the process or have already discovered the joy and flexibility inherent in a varied stash of inspiring supplies, Gauche Alchemy is here to feed your art and soul – a friendly push from your personal muse!

Gauche Alchemy specializes in kits filled to the brim with fabulous finds and artistic goodness. If your addiction is vintage ephemera, found objects, beautiful fabric, trendy paper or unique embellishments, we’re here to enable you – oh yeah! Our kits are designed to make you laugh, question social convention and remind us of our past (the good, the bad, the whimsical – even the downright kitschy).

Each kit is designed to jostle your creativity with unique tidbits, coordinated colors and delicious textures. If you are unaccustomed to working with our unique offerings, GOOD! Our goal is to encourage different ways of thinking about the art that is all around us. We are big fans of "upcycling" and hope to encourage others to join us on our path to "recycle, reuse, repurpose!"

We are a team of creative women who cannot image their world without paper, glue and the creative process. Scrapbooking is our passion and we love to share our passion with other scrapbookers. For this reason, 7 Dots Studio exists. The quality of our products is our top priority. Our collections are made from thick (250gsm), acid-free, lignin-free, archival scrapbooking paper. We also offer high quality cardstock stickers.

Kay's Kreative Korner was opened in 2009. It began simply as a way of sharing a few of my handmade items. I opened my shop with a couple of hand stamped cards, butterflies & a few pre-made scrapbook pages. Within a year, I stopped making cards and decided to concentrate on specific embellishments--I went with the butterfly. I've always admired the butterfly & what it symbolizes. Change, transformation, a new start, beginnings...with this concept I started making scrapbook embellishments based on existing butterflies from all around the world as well as butterflies that I have designed myself. Each butterfly is hand cut & carefully assembled by me.

Within a few months I started to add transparent 'Glass' butterflies which are clear in nature but add a very bold & unique touch to any crafty project. My latest creations are the 'Rose' butterfly collection which are butterflies with roses on their wings & the 'Message on Wings' butterfly collection with sentiments printed on their wings that can be personalized.

In addition to the butterflies I specialize in vines & beaded flowers. Each item is handmade with much TLC and careful precision. My greatest reward is seeing how others use my embellishments on their own projects & pages or to decorate a special occasion.

A special thanks to Gauche Alchemy, Scrapiniec Die-Cut Chipboard and Viva Las VegaStamps! for sponsoring the Berry71Bleu Design Team this month!

Scrapiniec is the first Polish manufacturer of laser die-cut chipboard products for use in scrapbooking. They satisfy even the most unusual individual orders and are characterized by reliability, high quality and friendly customer service.

Viva Las VegaStamps! has the world's largest collection of rubber stamps under any roof in our Las Vegas Retail Store. We manufacture and sell over 19,000 different images throughout the world to retail customers as well as retail stores. We also sell our unique Miracle Tape in six sizes as well as sheets. Check out our Steampunk Images and our new releases each month. We have stamps from other companies, a Bargain Basement with reductions up to 75 percent off and Dollar Deals!

Please note that if the winner(s) of this challenge are international they will be responsible for shipping costs. Make sure you follow our CHALLENGE RULES.

Thank you and we hope to see your beautiful creations this month!

We appreciate each and every challenge entry and share the designs that catch our eye on our facebook page and Pinterest Boards. Look for your work there!

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Your project must be centered around your favorite movie or TV show & must consist of more than one photo. You can use the same photo twice or use different photos--the choice is yours. If you just can't pick one movie or TV show--then feel free to center your project on your favorite actor or actress, this counts as well.

I have a few favourite movies, but on the top there is Constantine with Keanu Reeves.

I believe strongly in a power of good energies and this movie always moves me deeply.

I have used gorgeous stuff from our generous sponsors - above you can see punchinella and metal objects from Gauche Alchemy mixed media kit.

Feathers and a wing are Scrapiniec chipboard pieces colored with Glimmer Mists and Gelatos.

Stamped arrows and a tag were created using stamps from VivaLasVegas Stamps. Background and some paper elements and stickers come from 7 Dots Studio collections.

I hope you will join us this month - check fabulous prizes, you can win:

Gauche Alchemy is for those that create outside of the box, those that create inside of the box and those that tear the box a new one…

Discover the secret that every great altered artist, scrapbooker, cardmaker, memory-keeper and mixed media artist knows. Whether you are new to the process or have already discovered the joy and flexibility inherent in a varied stash of inspiring supplies, Gauche Alchemy is here to feed your art and soul – a friendly push from your personal muse!

Gauche Alchemy specializes in kits filled to the brim with fabulous finds and artistic goodness. If your addiction is vintage ephemera, found objects,beautiful fabric, trendy paper or unique embellishments, we’re here to enable you – oh yeah! Our kits are designed to make you laugh, question social convention and remind us of our past (the good, the bad, the whimsical – even the downright kitschy).

Each kit is designed to jostle your creativity with unique tidbits, coordinated colors and delicious textures. If you are unaccustomed to working with our unique offerings, GOOD! Our goal is to encourage different ways of thinking about the art that is all around us. We are big fans of "upcycling" and hope to encourage others to join us on our path to "recycle, reuse, repurpose!"

We are a team of creative women who cannot image their world withoutpaper, glue and the creative process. Scrapbooking is our passion and welove to share our passion with other scrapbookers. For this reason, 7Dots Studio exists. The quality of our products is our top priority. Ourcollections are made from thick (250gsm), acid-free, lignin-free,archival scrapbooking paper. We also offer high quality cardstockstickers.

Kay's Kreative Korner was opened in 2009. It began simply as a way of sharing a few of my handmade items. I opened my shop with a couple of hand stamped cards, butterflies & a few pre-made scrapbook pages. Within a year, I stopped making cards and decided to concentrate on specific embellishments--I went with the butterfly. I've always admired the butterfly & what it symbolizes. Change, transformation, a new start, beginnings...with this concept I started making scrapbook embellishments based on existing butterflies from all around the world as well as butterflies that I have designed myself. Each butterfly is hand cut & carefully assembled by me.

Within a few months I started to add transparent 'Glass' butterflies which are clear in nature but add a very bold & unique touch to any crafty project. My latest creations are the 'Rose' butterfly collection which are butterflies with roses on their wings & the 'Message on Wings' butterfly collection with sentiments printed on their wings that can be personalized.

In addition to the butterflies I specialize in vines & beaded flowers. Each item is handmade with much TLC and careful precision. My greatest reward is seeing how others use my embellishments on their own projects & pages or to decorate a special occasion.

A special thanks to Gauche Alchemy, Scrapiniec Die-Cut Chipboard and Viva Las VegaStamps! for sponsoring the Berry71Bleu Design Team this month!

Scrapiniec is the first Polish manufacturer of laser die-cutchipboard products for use in scrapbooking. They satisfy even the mostunusual individual orders and are characterized by reliability, highquality and friendly customer service.

Viva Las VegaStamps! has the world's largest collection of rubber stamps under any roof in our Las Vegas Retail Store. We manufacture and sell over 19,000 different images throughout the world to retail customers as well as retail stores. We also sell our unique Miracle Tape in six sizes as well as sheets. Check out our Steampunk Images and our new releases each month. We have stamps from other companies, a Bargain Basement with reductions up to 75 percent off and Dollar Deals!

Please note that if the winner(s) of this challenge are international they will be responsible for shipping costs. Make sure you follow our CHALLENGE RULES.

Thank you and we hope to see your beautiful creations this month!

We appreciate each and every challenge entry and share the designs that catch our eye on ourfacebook page and Pinterest Boards. Look for your work there!